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Title: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: scarps on October 19, 2014, 06:24:40 AM
Swmbo has just booked us to Bali for the Xmas week, which could be interesting. Then we come back and have two weeks to kick around home and the high country.
Title: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: Bullant4x4 on October 19, 2014, 06:35:51 AM
We are having visitors, so staying home now :(
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Post by: V8CRSA on October 19, 2014, 06:49:08 AM
At this stage we are planning on heading to o'tooles flat on Boxing Day and returning on the 2nd.

Matt
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Post by: Nay-DMAX on October 19, 2014, 07:12:57 AM
Working  :'( :'(
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Post by: scarps on October 19, 2014, 07:19:37 AM

Working  :'( :'(
no fair Nay-D, can't you ring in sick?
Tell them you can't leave Lino home on his own:-)
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Post by: lino6 on October 19, 2014, 07:28:43 AM
no fair Nay-D, can't you ring in sick?
Tell them you can't leave Lino home on his own:-)

I'll be having time off, though won't be going anywhere. Doesn't seem fair on the good woman. Though will be up for a drive if anyone wants a day out. Or a ride for those with bikes of the motor kind.
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Post by: Swannie on October 19, 2014, 07:35:53 AM
Will be down port fairy from Boxing Day to mid Jan. Been doing this for about 5 years now

Swannie
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Post by: RWW on October 19, 2014, 07:36:30 AM
At this stage Inskip Point very start of holidays to beat the rush (1st trip in new camper). Then looking for a late January trip again before school resumes, maybe around Warwick way.
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Post by: LuckyDog on October 19, 2014, 08:54:03 AM
3 weeks on Moreton Island's Eastern beach, can't wait.
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Post by: nick_4x4 on October 19, 2014, 09:03:02 AM
We are heading off to the Sunshine coast, for xmas with my parents, first time in 14 years and a first for my kids.
Kids cant wait.
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Post by: Fathom on October 19, 2014, 10:32:12 AM
Christmas with the inlaws.
Then head to Fraser for a week or so. :)
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Post by: evolution on October 19, 2014, 10:33:56 AM
No break for me over christmas, but bring on January! A month off with the family taking the long way to Perth and back.  :cup:

Cheers
Evo
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Post by: D4D on October 19, 2014, 10:38:56 AM
Working  :'( :'(

x2
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Post by: Nay-DMAX on October 19, 2014, 10:55:59 AM
no fair Nay-D, can't you ring in sick?
Tell them you can't leave Lino home on his own:-)

I know last year because I work part time and the way the public hols fell I took one day of leave and got 11 days off in a row so cant complain to much about that. This year I will have xmas day boxing day then have to work the Wed and News years day off so will get some days at home but not a block.  Still trying to figure out when we are going to take our leave next year.
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Post by: Garfish on October 19, 2014, 01:46:22 PM
Hervey Bay, camping at the inlaws yard for Christmas, then if my contract doesn't get extended, thinking about doing a week up norville park way
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Post by: Camping Grant on October 19, 2014, 01:55:56 PM
Ballina
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Post by: Steffo1 on October 19, 2014, 02:29:09 PM
3 weeks on Moreton Island's Eastern beach, can't wait.
I'll be there  too in my dark blue '93 Tojo 'tilley. Staying at Cowan but will be chasing lizards on Eastern Beach.
I might get Broncos11 over for a visit too.
Have a hoot all where ever you go!
Steve
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Post by: MarkGU on October 19, 2014, 03:51:45 PM
Brooms Head for 3 weeks over xmas/new years.  :cup:

having to share the view with Broncos11. :o



 
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Post by: Steffo1 on October 19, 2014, 06:30:38 PM
Brooms Head for 3 weeks over xmas/new years.  :cup:

having to share the view with Broncos11. :o
Geez Mark, thanks for taking him off my hands. My shout!
Steve
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Post by: Rumpig on October 19, 2014, 07:14:23 PM
Christmas doesn't get mentioned at our place until after my birthday at start of December...so I'll let you know what are plans are after that...lol
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Post by: broncos11 on October 19, 2014, 07:28:47 PM
Will be down port fairy from Boxing Day to mid Jan. Been doing this for about 5 years now

Swannie







I loved that place Swannie. Stayed there in 2000 at the caravan park in a tent. Bloody hell had a storm come through that nearly wrecked tent, me, wife and the 3 month old Bluey pup. It was GF weekend, I think Essendon played Melbourne, not sure there as I'm no AFL expert. Very pretty place and surfed a great spot there which I think was called the passage????? 6ft and very clean but oh so bloody cold. And yes I will be at Brooms Head with MarkGU and Steffo1 at Moreton over the Xmas/New Period as somebody has to catch some fish for them!!!
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Post by: Clouty on October 19, 2014, 07:55:53 PM
At this stage nowhere over the Xmas and New year break..But in the middle of January where booked into Noosa River van park for a week..
 :cheers:
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Post by: scottnvic on October 19, 2014, 08:01:10 PM
I'm working - bugga........
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Post by: oldmate on October 19, 2014, 08:04:06 PM
Christmas doesn't get mentioned at our place until after my birthday at start of December...so I'll let you know what are plans are after that...lol

lol, I'm a bit the same mate. Mine is November.
Title: Re: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: swanny on October 20, 2014, 04:15:46 PM
Had plans to visit the HC for a weeks or so, but we have decided to stay home and save and plan for a trip to Fraser, combined with the Forum meet next year.

Still nice to be home with the family at xmas, will be the first year ive had off for prob at least 7/8 years I think.

Swanny
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Post by: Terry W4 on October 20, 2014, 04:28:07 PM
Already booked and deposit paid for a week from 3 January at Dalmeny on NSW South Coast then will spend another week touring.

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Post by: chester ver2.0 on October 20, 2014, 05:17:29 PM
Albany WA for 2 weeks arriveing 11th Jan

And if my contract does not get extended (which it loooks like it wont) on to
Bremmer Bay
Esperence
Coffin Bay
Tin can bay
Round the long way to Adelaide
Great ocean rd
Barwon Heads
Phillip Island
Sale and Surrounds

Catch up with all the parents on NSW south coast and wollongong

Then back to WA to find another job via Forbes, Dubbo, Broken hill and wilpena pound

Plan to be away for about 4 months
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Post by: Banjo16 on October 20, 2014, 06:07:28 PM
2 weeks in January at beautiful Trial Bay (Arakoon )
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Post by: Redcherokee on October 20, 2014, 06:09:58 PM
Staying home.  Much better going out when all he good places aren't so crowded.
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Post by: Nay-DMAX on October 20, 2014, 08:02:03 PM
Staying home.  Much better going out when all he good places aren't so crowded.

Very true
Title: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: scarpsD40 on November 06, 2014, 08:21:09 PM
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Post by: Alchemist on November 06, 2014, 09:10:22 PM
Planning 24 days off, going to 6 destinations, covering almost 2400 klms in the South East and South West of WA - bring it on!!!
Canebrake Pool
Bremer Bay
Hopetoun
Duke of Orleans Bay
Cape Riche; and then
Rounded with a week in Pemberton for a spot of Marron fishing.

January 6th cant get here soon enough *sigh*.

Alchemist
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Post by: steve.j on November 06, 2014, 09:17:36 PM
We'll be heading to Sandy cape (near Jurien) for xmas. Head up early on the 24th and stay for a week or 2.
We've been having xmas there for the last few years and love it.
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Post by: mr smith on November 07, 2014, 04:22:44 AM
I'm on call :( can't people just not flush for 4 days or dig a hole .


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Title: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: scarpsD40 on November 07, 2014, 04:35:45 AM
I'm on call :( can't people just not flush for 4 days or dig a hole .


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lol.....hopefully many of us will be:-)
Hope you get an easy low call time.
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Post by: slcs78 on November 07, 2014, 08:04:47 AM
2 weeks in January at beautiful Trial Bay (Arakoon )

Nice part of the world!!!!!
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Post by: thommo19 on November 07, 2014, 11:15:49 AM
Riverside Downs near Barrington Tops
Jeff
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Post by: lino6 on November 07, 2014, 12:46:26 PM
Looks like I am working now too, but since SWMBO is too its not so bad. Might have to take the TV into the office to watch the cricket  ;D
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Post by: Nay-DMAX on November 07, 2014, 07:12:10 PM
Looks like I am working now too, but since SWMBO is too its not so bad. Might have to take the TV into the office to watch the cricket  ;D

Or make the office in front of the tv at home, on a happier note looks like we will have holidays end of Feb start of March and hopefully go back to best friend holiday retreat and take the dogs to the beach.
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Post by: scarpsD40 on November 07, 2014, 07:14:20 PM

Or make the office in front of the tv at home, on a happier note looks like we will have holidays end of Feb start of March and hopefully go back to best friend holiday retreat and take the dogs to the beach.
i
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Post by: BBwilly on November 07, 2014, 08:34:21 PM
Left it a bit late to book so we are heading to Ballina
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Post by: scarpsD40 on November 07, 2014, 08:37:30 PM

Left it a bit late to book so we are heading to Ballina
still not a bad Xmas option.
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Post by: dales133 on November 07, 2014, 08:45:21 PM
I'm off to cairns Monday morning for a week.
Xmas I hope to be getting some hours into my teardrop build
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Post by: Proudy on November 07, 2014, 09:32:11 PM
We will be spending a week late January at pebbly on the NSW mid North coast.


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Post by: Hews on November 07, 2014, 10:00:39 PM
We are heading to Kirra beach for a week. 6 weeks to go  8)
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Post by: discoteddy on November 07, 2014, 10:32:47 PM
Trial Bay Goal at Arakoon for three weeks........yeah!



Cheers,

Disco teddy.
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Post by: MrNoodle on November 07, 2014, 11:32:46 PM
Chuca
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Post by: cm4x4nut on November 08, 2014, 06:58:45 AM
No camping for us this year.

Time for a round of the southern families, so it will be Dubbo, Orange, Sydney and perhaps Canberra........then home
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Post by: mrdenn1s on November 08, 2014, 03:08:26 PM
Anglesea Big 4
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Post by: Ozsnowman on November 08, 2014, 03:16:56 PM
At the moment the plans are for Millicent, SA - depending on money....
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Post by: RallyDog on November 08, 2014, 03:19:28 PM
Perth for a couple of days then down to hopetoun for a few a week.
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Post by: Agent009 on November 10, 2014, 02:17:16 PM
3 weeks at Tallebudgerra
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Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on November 10, 2014, 02:22:43 PM
To work  :'(
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Post by: scarpsD40 on November 15, 2014, 01:38:02 AM
Bush - Vic High Country. Destination at this stage unknown.
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Post by: theins on November 15, 2014, 10:48:23 AM
still looking at options - about 10 days on the road... Robe SA? Darling river?? so much country so little time....
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Post by: Curytntm on November 16, 2014, 07:33:57 AM
Robe is an awesome trip. Never been that time of year. But it is definitely to visit so many beautiful little bays.

As for me 3 weeks in Tassie. I think I am more exited for this Xmas than when I was young waiting for Santa
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Post by: Swannie on November 16, 2014, 08:52:20 AM
still looking at options - about 10 days on the road... Robe SA? Darling river?? so much country so little time....

Robe is outta control at that time of year!!!
Swannie
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Post by: theins on November 16, 2014, 10:54:31 AM
Robe is outta control at that time of year!!!
Swannie

Thanks Swannie - that puts that idea to rest...

Looking for 10 days peace and quiet.... any suggestions?
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Post by: fuji on November 16, 2014, 03:58:45 PM
Mount Buffalo?
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Post by: Talawana5 on November 16, 2014, 04:25:55 PM
 On the Murray then High Country please no Fires, that is what I wish for Christmas.
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Post by: theins on November 16, 2014, 04:54:12 PM
Mount Buffalo?

I would have expected the high country to be really busy???
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Post by: Dueller on November 16, 2014, 06:44:57 PM
Kalbarri and Shark Bay on the way up from Perth then back down to Cervanties. Will be the first trip in the new camper fingers crossed!
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Post by: MR MAC GU on November 19, 2014, 06:53:20 AM
I have to work.............


Sent from Behind you...BOO
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Post by: oldmate on November 19, 2014, 07:22:34 AM
I have to work.............


Sent from Behind you...BOO

Bugger.
I was going to ask you what your plans are
Title: Re: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: MR MAC GU on November 19, 2014, 08:36:16 AM

Bugger.
I was going to ask you what your plans are
Just getting the public holidays at this stage


Sent from Behind you...BOO
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Post by: Stylemaster70 on November 19, 2014, 10:22:35 AM
Off to Eden NSW. Its quiet even at Chrissy. Something about the south coast. Free prawns, oysters, crabs, flatties. Oh and the smoking waves..................
 :cheers:
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Post by: Gwoods on November 19, 2014, 12:07:31 PM
7 day shake down camp for the soon to be delivered camper at Killalea (Shellharbour NSW) 1st week of Jan. Then home for a week before a 7 day trip through southern NSW ending up at Tumut kayaking. Really looking forward to it. First summer holiday in 20 years.  :cheers:
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Post by: scarpsD40 on November 21, 2014, 08:14:36 PM
Still hoping to get up into the Vic High country.
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Post by: Diesel Power on November 22, 2014, 09:59:31 AM
Magnetic island for 5 days for us.
Regards
Angus.
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Post by: DarWen on November 22, 2014, 10:17:14 AM
Darwin, for a week with daughter,son in law and grandson, then home for a week with the 2 sons, then back to work.
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Post by: Steffo1 on November 22, 2014, 10:22:55 AM
I'll be there  too in my dark blue '93 Tojo 'tilley. Staying at Cowan but will be chasing lizards on Eastern Beach.
I might get Broncos11 over for a visit too.
Have a hoot all where ever you go!
Steve
Bugger! Change of plans.
 Looks like I'll have to find an extra week at Chrissie as a mate is taking his 7.5m plate boat back to it's home at Agnes Water & I have to go with him!
Oh, woe is me! ;D
Steve
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Post by: smythy17 on November 22, 2014, 11:14:33 AM
Working between xmas and New Years this year but just managed to book a week at evans head yesterday from 10th til 18th January.
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Post by: Barry G on November 22, 2014, 11:37:16 AM
Mid January having a week at Paradise Valley Camping Park on the Macalister River, half way between Heyfield and Licola.
Has 'hot, cold and flushing' at a good price, and close to the high country for day trips.
Me, the squeeze two 14 month olds and her 14y.o. Lots of room for my 19 y.o. & GF, and my 25 y.o. If she wants some country driving experience.
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Post by: BaseCamp on November 22, 2014, 12:45:41 PM
Cathedrals and Kingfisher Bay - Fraser Island    8)
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Post by: Steffo1 on November 22, 2014, 02:20:32 PM
Cathedrals and Kingfisher Bay - Fraser Island    8)
Watch out for the Boeing sized bitey flies!
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Post by: Footloose on November 22, 2014, 05:15:33 PM
On call over the Christmas New Year break so will probably go up
to Bribie Island for a week on the boat.

Cheers Miles
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Post by: cancan on November 26, 2014, 09:02:13 AM
Staying home and painting the house... Will be looking forward to going back to work for a break by the time I am finished
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Post by: oldmate on December 09, 2014, 06:13:53 AM
Northern nsw. Somewhere
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Post by: theins on December 09, 2014, 07:19:33 AM
Looking for some peace and quiet for a few days - anywhere in Victoria. Any suggestions??
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Post by: Clouty on December 09, 2014, 07:33:14 AM
Northern nsw. Somewhere

Sounds good  ;D

Somewhere with a nice river and rocks :D
Title: Re: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: oldmate on December 09, 2014, 11:08:02 AM
Sounds good  ;D

Somewhere with a nice river and rocks :D

Yep. Thats the place  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: theins on December 17, 2014, 05:32:41 PM
Finally got myself sorted.... going to Beechworth and surrounding high country...
Title: Re: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: Rumpig on December 17, 2014, 06:27:22 PM
Yep. Thats the place  ;D ;D ;D
i beg to differ  ;D
Title: Re: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: whitey001 on December 17, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
Just up to Healesville for the CT shakedown trip.  Start to work out what we want to add or need.

Al.
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Post by: Nomad on December 17, 2014, 07:06:57 PM
Towing a trailer load of furniture to Blackall.....................should be a nice day to have a hot Christmas lunch in 45 degree heat  ???
Title: Re: So where's everyone heading for the Xmas/New Year and January Holidays?
Post by: oldmate on December 17, 2014, 07:08:14 PM
i beg to differ  ;D

 ;D  ;D really